dash

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to destroy someone's hopes or dreams.

v. to frustrate or destroy something, especially hopes, dreams, or expectations.

Español:romperse

“The sudden rain dashed our hopes of having a picnic in the park.”

“The rejection letter effectively dashed his aspirations of attending the prestigious academy this year.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a short, fast run or a quick movement.

n. a sudden, brief period of rapid motion or a short race.

Español:carrerita

“We made a dash for the car when it started to pour with rain.”

“The hundred-meter dash remains the most anticipated event of the track and field competition.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a horizontal line (—) used in writing to separate parts of a sentence.

n. a punctuation mark used to indicate a break in thought, a parenthetical element, or an omission.

“You can use a dash to add an extra thought at the end of your sentence.”

“The author frequently employed the em-dash to create a conversational, slightly fragmented narrative style.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking

n. a very small amount of something, usually a liquid or a spice.

n. a small quantity of a substance added to something else, often for flavour.

“Add a dash of salt to the soup to bring out the flavour.”

“The bartender finished the cocktail with a dash of bitters and a twist of lemon peel.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. the control panel in front of the driver in a car.

n. a shortened, informal term for a dashboard in a vehicle or a digital interface.

“The warning light on the dash started flashing as soon as I turned the key.”

“Modern electric vehicles often feature a minimalist dash dominated by a single large touchscreen.”